MARCH 19, 1930

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• Headline: Arab Claims addressed by HEARS Board. Impact: The Commission's report creating a modus vivendi in Palestine led to an era of negotiations that encouraged the development of diplomatic jargon. The phrase 'modus vivendi' was so overused that it eventually became a popular name for a failing coffee shop chain.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Modus vivendi' literally translates to 'way of living'—which is ironic, considering how many people still can't agree on basic living conditions in the region..
• Headline: Harvard's Scrubwomen Case Parodied in Verse. Impact: The Harvard Crimson parody on scrubwomen's discharge ignited a passion for workplace justice that would later inspire countless future protests—though most of them would still be attended by fewer people than a football game.. Fact: Scrubwomen have been fighting for recognition for ages. Next time you see someone cleaning, maybe don’t just walk by like they’re invisible. Just a thought..
• Headline: SEEK $500,000,000 FOR 500 COLLEGES; Heads of Liberal Arts Institutions Meet in Chicago to Map a Concerted Drive.FUNDS NOW INADEQUATE Western Maryland President Says Minor Units Have EnrolmentTwice That of Universities.. Impact: The push for $500 million for liberal arts colleges resulted in the creation of countless coffee shop majors and a generation that thinks reading 10 pages of a book counts as deep intellectual engagement.. Fact: Liberal arts colleges are like the hipsters of education—deeply underfunded but always trying to convince you they’re the most important thing on the planet..
• Headline: RADIOPHONE GETS CLARITY IN SECRECY; New Process Brings Thorough Satisfaction in 3-Day Tests by Buenos Aires and Madrid. SIMILAR SYSTEMS KNOWN But Engineers Here Have Considered Resultant Quality of SpeechNot Equal to Regular Use.. Impact: The clarity in the radiophone tests was so impressive that it led to a brief obsession with sending secret messages. Unfortunately, that obsession created the first generation of 'telemarketers' who ruined it for everyone.. Fact: Ever heard a radiophone? It's like a really bad podcast that you can only hear in a bad connection—welcome to the 1920s tech scene!.
• Headline: NEW CUBAN PLANE COMPANY; Two Native-Owned Commercial Ships Will Be Christened Sunday.. Impact: The establishment of a new Cuban plane company led to the rise of Cuba as a travel hotspot, eventually resulting in the infamous line: 'At least we've got better cigars than your airline food.'. Fact: Cuba has been known for its cigars for centuries, but now they were just about to add 'aviation' to their resume. Because obviously, nothing pairs better than cigars and turbulence..
• Headline: Recital by Jeanne Le Vinus.. Impact: Jeanne Le Vinus's recital might have inspired countless future generations of musicians. However, it also resulted in a few dozen tone-deaf individuals mistakenly believing they could sing.. Fact: Recitals are a lot like family gatherings—everyone pretends to enjoy it, but secretly they’re just waiting for it to end so they can go home and binge-watch reality TV..
• Headline: HORACE TAFT TO BE AMONG DRY WITNESSES; Col. Jenkins, for Salvation Army, and Josephus Daniels Will Also Testify Today.. Impact: Horace Taft's testimony during the prohibition hearings inspired a surge of underground speakeasies that taught America the art of 'drinking discreetly'—a skill that remains surprisingly relevant today.. Fact: Prohibition was the only time in history when being a lawbreaker was considered fashionable. Cheers to that!.
• Headline: ADDS JERSEY BLAST CLAIMS.; Controller Asks $33,346 for Lake Denmark Explosion Damages.. Impact: The claims for damages from the Lake Denmark explosion made everyone very cautious about the words 'controlled explosion'—which inadvertently led to the creation of safety regulations nobody really wanted to follow.. Fact: Explosions are basically the universe’s way of reminding us that sometimes, things just go boom. Remember kids, safety first, explosions second..